DirectAdmin
Robust yet user-friendly
Since its launch in 2003, DirectAdmin has continuously evolved alongside advancements in hosting
technology. The platform
prioritizes security and stability, staying up to date with the latest
measures while incorporating global trends and user-requested
features.
With DirectAdmin’s control panel, you can manage a variety of tasks such as installing SSL
certificates, adding Perl modules,
monitoring server performance, setting cron jobs, managing
MIME types, configuring Apache handlers, and setting up site
redirection and domain pointers.
The multilingual interface also allows for easy installation of new language packs, enhancing accessibility for global users.
Supported services
Database servers
- MySQL 5.5/5.6/5.7/8.0
- A widely-used, open-source database management system known for its reliability and strong community support.
- MariaDB 5.5/10.x
- An enhanced drop-in replacement for MySQL, offering improved performance and scalability. Developed by the original creators of MySQL, MariaDB ensures high compatibility
WWW servers
- Apache 2.4
- Apache is the leading web server software widely used across the internet
- Nginx 1.15
- A high-performance standalone web and HTTP proxy server known for its low memory usage. Unlike Apache, Nginx does not support .htaccess files or CGI scripts.
- LiteSpeed Enterprise 5.x
- A commercial alternative to Apache, offering support for HTTP/2, built-in page caching, and advanced .htaccess-based caching. It also features LiteSpeed SAPI for enhanced PHP performance.
FTP servers
- ProFTPd
- A highly customizable and flexible FTP server software, ideal for a wide range of configurations
- Pure-FTPd
- A free, lightweight FTP server offering simplicity in management and excellent flexibility.
PHP 5.x/7.x modes
- mod_php
- A standard PHP module for Apache that works with mod_ruid2 to execute PHP scripts with user-specific permissions.
- PHP-FPM
- PHP-FPM (FastCGI Process Manager) is a robust alternative to traditional CGI for handling PHP. It efficiently manages high traffic loads and provides improved performance for sites of any scale compared to traditional CGI methods
- FastCGI
- FastCGI is a protocol designed to improve the interaction between web servers and applications. It reduces the memory footprint of the web server compared to mod_php and enables the server to handle more simultaneous page requests.
- LSPHP
- LSPHP (LiteSpeed Server API for PHP) delivers up to 50% better performance than Apache with mod_php and up to 20% better than FastCGI. It is specifically compatible with the LiteSpeed Enterprise web server, and on CloudLinux OS, it can also be used with the Apache web server.
Mail server
- Dovecot 2.x
- Dovecot is an open-source IMAP and POP3 Mail Delivery Agent (MDA) designed for Linux and UNIX-like systems.
- Exim 4.x
- Exim is responsible for the receipt and dispatch of email messages
- Majordomo 1.94.5
- Majordomo is a Perl-based mailing list management tool.
- SpamAssassin
- SpamAssassin is an open-source email filtering system that classifies and blocks spam.
Web applications
- phpMyAdmin:
- A web-based tool for managing MySQL databases with ease
- RoundCube Webmail:
- An IMAP client offering a browser-based, application-like interface. It supports multiple languages and an unlimited number of users and messages, with advanced protections against brute-force attacks.
- SquirrelMail Webmail:
- A PHP-based webmail application that supports both SMTP and IMAP protocols. It provides essential features such as MIME support, address books, and folder management, adhering to industry
Security
- ClamAV
- ClamAV is an antivirus engine designed to identify Trojans, viruses, malware, and other harmful threats. It offers comprehensive scanning capabilities for email messages, FTP transfers, and PHP uploaded.
- ModSecurity
- ModSecurity is an open-source web application firewall that works with Apache, Nginx, and LiteSpeed web servers. It provides robust protection by monitoring and filtering HTTP traffic to safeguard against .
An easier and powerful way to manage your server
Questions & answers
What is DirectAdmin?
DirectAdmin is a web-based control panel for managing web hosting accounts. It provides an intuitive interface for handling various server functions, including managing websites, email accounts, databases and DNS settings. It's known for its simplicity and efficiency.
Do I need to install additional server services like Apache or PHP
No, it's not necessary to install any additional services. The DirectAdmin control panel package already includes the essential services you need, as outlined above.
I noticed that your current template is using CentOS 7. Would you like to switch to a different operating system?
You can choose any OS without a pre-installed control panel and then manually install DirectAdmin. Once the installation is complete, feel free to reach out to our support team by Open a Ticket
Do you offer root access to your servers?
Yes, all of our servers come with full root access, giving you complete control over your VPS environment.
Is an IP address provided?
Yes, every VPS in our system comes with a dedicated IP address.
Can I transfer a license to another server?
No, DirectAdmin licenses cannot be transferred to another server.
Looking for more information?
Our support team is available 24/7 via chat. and is happy to assist you.